Easy Vanilla Cupcakes (No Electric Mixer)

Name: Easy Vanilla Cupcakes (No Electric Mixer)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups (188 g) plain flour / all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon (16 g) baking powder; 1 cup (240 g) caster sugar / superfine sugar; ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt; ½ cup (125 mL) whole dairy milk; 1 tablespoon (20 mL) vinegar (any kind) OR lemon juice; ½ cup (125 mL) canola oil (or any vegetable oil); 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoon (10 g) vanilla extract; ¼ cup (63 mL) boiling water; 250 g (9 oz / 1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups (420 g) icing sugar / powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla extract; 3-4 tablespoon (60 mL) milk, as needed

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

These moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes are a staple recipe for every household! The batter can be whisked together by hand without an electric mixer, meaning these cupcakes are both easy and delicious! Top these off with my delightful vanilla buttercream or your favourite frosting.

Updated at: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:31:51 GMT